Bessie

Synopsis

The story of legendary blues performer, Bessie Smith, who rose to fame during the 1920s and '30s.

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When & where

Streaming on

• HBO Max↗
• HBO Max Amazon Channel↗

Top of the call sheet

• 
  Queen Latifah
  as Bessie Smith
• 
  Mo'Nique
  as Ma Rainey
• 
  Mike Epps
  as Richard
• 
  Tika Sumpter
  as Lucille
• 
  Michael Kenneth Williams
  as Jack Gee
• 
  Charles S. Dutton
  as William 'Pa' Rainey

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